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Why Tin Can Bay & Rainbow Beach Locals Should Attend This Special First Aid Training Event
First Aid Training Gympie Wide Bay is excited to bring this exclusive nationally accredited training to the Tin Can Bay Country Club on Thursday, 10th April. Owned and operated by local expert Rebecca Adamson, a seasoned first aid instructor with over 15 years’ experience training communities across the Wide Bay region, this session offers unparalleled expertise tailored specifically … Continue reading Why Tin Can Bay & Rainbow Beach Locals Should Attend This Special First Aid Training Event
How to Perform CPR: A Comprehensive Guide by a First Aid Trainer
How to Perform CPR: A Comprehensive Guide by a First Aid Trainer Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a life-saving technique used when someone’s heart stops beating or they stop breathing. Immediate CPR can double or even triple a person’s chances of survival after cardiac arrest. As an experienced first aid trainer, I will guide you step-by-step … Continue reading How to Perform CPR: A Comprehensive Guide by a First Aid Trainer
Infant & Child CPR + First Aid Course – Save a Life!
🚨 Infant & Child CPR + First Aid Course – Save a Life! 🚨 📍 First Aid Gympie – Shop B, 9 Monkland St, Gympie 4570 📅 May 2nd | ⏰ 10am – 12pm | 💰 $45pp (Includes Show Bag!) Parents, grandparents, carers, and anyone who spends time with little ones – this is your … Continue reading Infant & Child CPR + First Aid Course – Save a Life!
Gympie’s New First Aid Training Centre Takes Off – Here’s Why Locals Are Raving!
Gympie’s Favourite First Aid Trainers Open New Centre – And It’s Already a Hit! “We had a very successful opening week!” – Rebecca Adamson Gympie, QLD – 5th April – The buzz is real! First Aid Gympie’s brand-new training facility at 9 Monkland St has officially opened its doors, and the response has been overwhelmingly positive – with fully … Continue reading Gympie’s New First Aid Training Centre Takes Off – Here’s Why Locals Are Raving!
Life-Saving Skills for Everyone: First Aid Gympie Launches New Training Centre with Expanded Course Offerings
From CPR to Advanced Resuscitation – Expert-Led Training Now Available in Gympie Gympie, Queensland – First Aid Gympie is proud to announce the opening of its new training facility at 9 Monkland St, Gympie, commencing 1st April 2025. The centre will offer comprehensive first aid and emergency response training to individuals and businesses across the Gympie region and surrounding 50km radius. Founded … Continue reading Life-Saving Skills for Everyone: First Aid Gympie Launches New Training Centre with Expanded Course Offerings
Firstaid Treatment For Abdominal Injuries
Video Transcript The abdominal cavity is filled with solid organs such as the liver and the Spleen. These organs are filled with blood and when damaged they can bleed quickly. When looking for signs of abdominal trauma it is important to look for any nausea or vomiting obvious pain in the stomach and the back … Continue reading Firstaid Treatment For Abdominal Injuries
How to Treat Anaphylaxis Shock
Video Transcript Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction and this needs to be treated as a medical emergency. Common triggers for anaphylaxis include food insect Venom or medication and drugs. Signs to look for in an anaphylactic reaction is swelling particularly of the face and the neck which can cause potential problems in regards to … Continue reading How to Treat Anaphylaxis Shock
Correct Treatment For An Angina Attack
Video Transcript Angina is a pain caused by lack of blood and oxygen to the heart. Symptoms of angina can include pain in the center of the chest pressure or tightness in the chest, a feeling of pain radiating down from the neck jaw to the left arm or both arms. If a person … Continue reading Correct Treatment For An Angina Attack
Correct Treatment of an Asthma Attack
Video Transcript Asthma is a condition affecting the Airways. These are the tubes that carry air into our lungs. If someone is experiencing an asthma attack they may display signs of coughing wheezing shortness of breath blue lips or chest tightness. Sit the person in a comfortable upright position provide reassurance and do not leave … Continue reading Correct Treatment of an Asthma Attack
Correct Use of a Defibrillator (AED)
Video Transcript Apply pads to patients bare chest. Plug-in pads connector Next to flashing do not touch the patient analyzing heart rhythm do not touch the patient analyzing heart rhythm. Shock advised charging. Stay clear of the patient. Deliver shock now. Shock delivered. It is safe to touch the patient. Start CPR. Correct Use of … Continue reading Correct Use of a Defibrillator (AED)
Diabetes Related Incidents
Video Transcript Diabetes is a condition and when insulin is lacking or ineffective. There are two types of diabetes. Type one is insulin dependent. Type two is non-insulin dependent. If someone is experiencing a low blood sugar level they may display signs of confusion they may be pale and sweaty dizzy shaking irritable or unconscious. … Continue reading Diabetes Related Incidents
Drug Overdose
Video Transcript When encountering somebody who has taken a drug overdose it is important to determine that there is no danger to yourselves, the casualty or any bystanders. Look for signs of vomiting drowsiness pale cold or clammy skin any breathing difficulties or containers or syringes that may be there. Try to determine what … Continue reading Drug Overdose
Fracture
Video Transcript A fracture is a break or bend in the bone and there is always associated soft tissue damage at the site. A fracture can occur as a result of trauma such as falls sporting accidents or motor vehicle accidents. When looking for a fracture you need to see if there is any obvious … Continue reading Fracture
Head Injury
Video Transcript Head injuries may cause a loss of consciousness spinal injury bleeding and damage to the brain eyes ears and teeth. When conducting an assessment on a conscious casualty it is important to determine that there is no cervical or spinal damage. If there is no spinal injury found the casualty should be placed … Continue reading Head Injury
Heart Attack
Video Transcript A heart attack is caused from a blockage of a coronary artery this is life-threatening and needs to be treated immediately as every minute counts. Signs to look for is a constant dull heavy pain or discomfort in the center of the chest. The pain may be severe moderate or mild it may … Continue reading Heart Attack
Treating Hyperthermia and Hypothermia
Video Transcript Hypothermia is a condition where the patient’s core body temperature drops below 35 degrees. It is important to remove them from the wet or cold area and ensure they are lying down. Gradually re-warm them with blankets or clothing and ensure they do not have anything to eat or drink. Hyperthermia is … Continue reading Treating Hyperthermia and Hypothermia
Effective Infection Control in the Workplace
Video Transcript During the first aid situation it is important to try and reduce the risk of infection between yourselves the casualty and any bystanders this can be done by the use of personal protective equipment such as gloves or resuscitation masks. Other equipment that may also be available to you are aprons and goggles. … Continue reading Effective Infection Control in the Workplace
Poisioning
Video Transcript It is important to ensure that you are wearing personal protective equipment before dealing with any situation that may involve poison. if the casualties clothes are contaminated remove them immediately and wash the skin. If cpr is required ensure that the area is safe for you to commence. Call the poison information center … Continue reading Poisioning
Resusitation Mask Training
Video Transcript This is just a demonstration on how to use a resuscitation pocket mask you will have already gone over the technique for cpr in your first aid course. As instructed in your first aid class commence cpr by firstly administering 30 chest compressions at a rate of 100 per minute. Your resuscitation mask … Continue reading Resusitation Mask Training
Spinal Injury
Video Transcript If you suspect somebody of having a spinal injury it is important to firstly look for any signs of trauma. If possible ask the casualty if there is any pain or if they can move their limbs. Another sign is that there may be tingling in the hands and the feet. You need … Continue reading Spinal Injury
